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World Stamps Aug 29, 2018, 4 AM
Stamps show remote coral atolls in the South Pacific
by Denise McCartyNew Zealand Post describes the designs as offering “a bird’seye view of one of the most remote places in the world.” -
US Stamps Aug 28, 2018, 12 PM
Souvenir sheet added to Oct. 11 Sparkling Holidays set
by Michael BaadkeThe United States Postal Service will issue a single-stamp souvenir sheet for Christmas using an advertising illustration by Haddon Sundblom. -
Postal Updates Aug 28, 2018, 7 AM
Alaska State Fair postmark
by Molly GoadThe design includes the fair logo consisting of a young girl holding a rabbit and forget-me-not flowers, and featuring the theme, “Memories in the Making.” -
Postal Updates Aug 28, 2018, 6 AM
Trump expresses outrage over illegal drug shipments
by Bill McAllisterThe president complained on Twitter that the Senate must pass legislation that could slow the flow of illicit drugs into the U.S. through the USPS. -
Auctions Aug 28, 2018, 4 AM
Spink USA auction includes two rare Victoria issues
by Michael BaadkeTwo top items from the Sept. 12-13 Philatelic Collector’s series auction are black Queen Victoria stamps of Great Britain and Canada. -
World Stamps Aug 27, 2018, 5 AM
Guernsey’s Sepac stamp showcases "Drone Ranger" photography
by Denise McCartyGuernsey Post issued the 76-penny stamp in a set of six on Aug. 1. -
World Stamps Aug 27, 2018, 4 AM
Childlike awe captured on Canada Post semipostal
by Molly GoadA new fundraising stamp will be added to Canada Post’s Community Foundation series of semipostals Sept. 24. -
US Stamps Aug 27, 2018, 4 AM
Put yourself in the outcropping of this bighorn sheep stamp
by John M. HotchnerEnter our September stamp cartoon contest to win a 13-week subscription of Linn's. -
World Stamps Aug 27, 2018, 4 AM
Liechtenstein stamps feature birds' eyes, bird's-eye photographs
by Denise McCartyArtistic Photography: Birds Eyes and Summit Crosses 2018 were issued Sept. 3 and June 4, respectively. -
World Stamps Aug 24, 2018, 9 AM
Escape documented on postcard: Inside Linn’s
by Molly GoadIn this issue, you'll also find an interesting 1936 cover from a US Marine Corps colonel stationed in Shanghai and a stamp buy that exceeds expectations. -
US Stamps Aug 24, 2018, 6 AM
Bigalke named editor-in-chief of Amos Media stamp brands
by Linn's StaffAfter 46 years as a stamp editor for Amos Media, Scott editorial director Donna Houseman is stepping aside. -
US Stamps Aug 24, 2018, 5 AM
U.S. First Responders stamp honors those who serve
by Michael BaadkeDetails and background on the new Honoring First Responders forever stamp, and a look back at previous stamp tributes to those men and women. -
US Stamps Aug 24, 2018, 4 AM
Magic sheet errors and freaks: Week’s Most Read
by Molly GoadOur top story this week involved errors of The Art of Magic sheets that were discovered just days after they were issued in Las Vegas, Nev. -
World Stamps Aug 24, 2018, 4 AM
Germany commemorates first stamps of unified system
by Michael BaadkeGermany is issuing a new €0.70 postage stamp Sept. 13 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the country’s first unified postal system. -
US Stamps Aug 23, 2018, 10 AM
ATA representative discovers Dragons error pane at show
by Jay BigalkeOn the Aug. 9 issue date, the Postal Service sold Dragons stamp panes containing errors and freaks at Stampshow in Columbus, Ohio. -
US Stamps Aug 23, 2018, 7 AM
Sixty-seven $5 Statue of Freedom stamps on cover
by Charles SneeMailed sometime after 1932 between two California branches of the Bank of America, this envelope is plastered with 67 $5 Statue of Freedom stamps. -
Postal Updates Aug 23, 2018, 6 AM
U.S. Postal Service financial update
by Bill McAllisterFor the quarter that ended June 30, the United States Postal Service reported a net operating loss of $1.5 billion. -
US Stamps Aug 22, 2018, 5 AM
Allied Military Government: history and philately combined
by John M. HotchnerCollecting stamps designed and produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing during 1943-45 for use in Allied-occupied Europe. -
Postal Updates Aug 22, 2018, 4 AM
APS youth fellow’s Americover postmark designs
by Molly GoadThree pictorial postmarks for the American First Day Cover Society’s 63rd annual Americover show are now available. -
Auctions Aug 22, 2018, 4 AM
William H. Gross collection catalog debuts
by Jay BigalkeThe United States Stamp Treasures: The William H. Gross Collection auction catalog includes iconic material and stories.